Chapter 1

Act 1

Dear Seika,

As the cold subsides and the flowers begin to bud, I hope this letter finds you well. Please forgive my delay in writing you. While I heard you made it to Rakana safely, I’ve had my hands full with urgent matters and haven’t had the opportunity to pick up the pen. In all my life, I’ve never experienced such frustrating days as I have recently.

Yet thanks to those efforts, I’ve put most of my difficulties behind me and managed to find the time to write you this letter. I’m pouring the joy of finally being able to put my thoughts into words into this ink. I think that’s enough preamble. Allow me to say what I’ve wanted to tell you the most.

Seika, I cannot thank you enough for saving Rakana. In truth, I knew there was a possibility the stampede would occur. A few days after you departed, I began seeing it intermittently in my visions. However, I was unable to secure another safe haven for you. Although I wished to inform you, I found myself under watch from several opposing factions due to the turmoil and was unable to send a letter.

I’m not all-powerful, and unforeseen circumstances like this occur on occasion. I sincerely apologize. It doesn’t make up for it, but I’ve included a document you should find useful. Write down whatever sum you like, then take it to any listed companies and they should lend you the money.

I’m told you’ve begun living as an adventurer. When I heard that Chairman Cyrus tossed you into the city without so much as a proper welcome, I couldn’t help but grimace, but